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Comedian Rob Schneider has sparked outrage by using the death of basketball legend Dikembe Mutombo to promote his anti-vaccine stance.
Schneider took to Twitter to express his condolences but added a controversial statement, speculating that Mutombo’s death may have been linked to the COVID-19 vaccine.
Mutombo, who passed away at 58, had been battling brain cancer. Schneider’s comments have been widely condemned on social media.
Many users pointed out that Mutombo’s death was due to a specific illness and not the vaccine. Others criticized Schneider’s insensitivity and lack of understanding about the science behind vaccines.
Schneider’s anti-vaccine views have been a source of controversy in the past. Despite widespread backlash, he has remained vocal about his beliefs.